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Succession planning for law firms

One of the first questions we always ask anybody getting in touch with us who is thinking of retiring and disposing of the practice, is whether or not they have spoken to their partners or some of their fee earners to ascertain if anybody is interested in acquiring equity. Making the wrong assumption about existing […]

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How not to offer equity to a junior partner or member of staff

We regularly get approached to provide valuation reports and advice to law firms and other businesses on offering equity stakes to members of staff or junior partners or salaried partners. Here is our guide on how not to offer equity. Decide your practice is worth considerably more than it is, and indicate a figure based […]

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What is my law firm worth?

We often get contacted by partners and managers of solicitor practices in the UK, wanting to know what their business is worth. It may be that somebody has approached them to ask them if they want to sell, or it may be that they are looking to retire and one of their colleagues is keen […]

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My PII premium has rocketed and I don’t know what to do – help!

It is that time of year again when firms are getting their insurance premiums through and discovering that their quotes have shot up because of factors around the property market. This means that a number of firms are in the unenviable position of finding themselves without any cover in a week’s time and wondering what […]

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How do I increase the value of my law firm?

We regularly prepare valuation reports for law firms of all shapes and sizes across the UK, and one of the sections of our reports is how to increase the value of, and the ability to sell, a law firm. Here are some of our top tips for any law firm, but if you do require […]

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Solicitors – how to plan a successful retirement

Working for 35 to 40 years and then deciding (virtually overnight at times) that the moment has come to walk away is extremely common amongst owners of law firms. Quite a few people work away day after day, week after week, month after month and don’t actually have a long term plan for their lives, […]

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New Law Firms for Sale – update 7th March 2022

Click here for our regularly updated list of firms for sale. Law firm valuations available – standard and enhanced reports – click here for details. Obtain valuation/deal structure advice before making an offer and increase your chances of success. Recently Added Firms Ref 100287 London £700k Solicitors Firm London solicitors’ firm (SRA regulated partnership) looking […]

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